DAILY FORECAST: Lots of rain today and another winter storm advisory
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IDAHO FALLS — There will be widespread rain showers throughout the region for Friday, April 7. That moisture will turn into snow in some areas by this weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm advisory for the following counties: Bear Lake, Franklin, Caribou, Bannock, western Bonneville and western Bingham. The advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday afternoon.
Between 1 and 3 inches of snow are expected to fall in the valleys and 4 to 7 inches in the mountain passes.
Additionally, NWS has issued a lesser snow advisory for Clark, Fremont, Teton, western Madison, Butte and Custer counties. A low pressure system and strong cold front will move through the region Saturday afternoon and evening. Rain showers Saturday are expected to change to snow showers behind a strong cold front Saturday evening. Between 1 to 4 inches is expected.
A winter storm watch also has been issued for western Wyoming.
Flood conditions remain, and may get worse this weekend due to the precipitation.
The Portneuf River in Pocatello is measuring at 9 feet and minor flooding is still occurring along its banks. The river will gradually fall to below flood stage by late today, however due to wet weather the river is expected to rise again to 10 feet by Sunday.
The Bear River in Bear Lake County is below flood stage and most of the flooding is gone. But a flood advisory is still in effect for the region due to some residual flooding along the river.
A flood watch has been issued for northern Utah.
ROAD REPORT
No major road closures are being reported as of 8 a.m. Friday.
Construction on northbound Interstate 15 between exit 72 (Chubbuck) and exit 80 (Fort Hall) has been reduced to one lane due to bridge maintenance. Expect delays and reduced speed of 65 mph through May 12.
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DAILY FORECAST:
Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg
It’s going to rain today in the Upper Snake River Plain. Isolated showers in the morning and widespread rainfall and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs of 49 to 59 degrees with windy conditions are expected. South winds of 10 to 20 mph in the morning, increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. There is a 50 percent chance of continued rain at night with continued winds and lows of 32 to 39 degrees.
Pocatello and Blackfoot
The Pocatello area will see scattered rain showers in the morning, then widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach between 53 to 61 degrees with southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph. Lots of rain during the night with continued high winds.
St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, Driggs and Victor
The Upper Valley and Teton Valley will see scattered rain showers in the morning followed by widespread rain in the afternoon and isolated thunderstorms. It’ll be breezy with highs of 48 to 58 degrees. Lots of rain and some snow showers during the night. Up to 3 inches of snow is possible above 6,000 feet. Lows of 30 to 37 degrees are expected.
Arco, Challis and Mackay
There will be lots of rain in the Lost River area today and a chance of snow in the afternoon. Up to 2 inches of snow is possible above 8,000 feet. Highs of 47 to 57 degrees are expected. It’ll be cloudy at night with scattered rain and snow showers and lows of 27 to 34 degrees.
Henry, Soda Springs, Downey and Lava Hot Springs
Scatter rain showers in the morning and numerous showers in the afternoon with isolated thunderstorms. Highs of 50 to 60 degrees are expected. Widespread rain at night with a chance of snow and thunderstorms. Up to 4 inches of snow is possible above 6,600 feet. Lows of 31 to 38 degrees are expected.
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